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Oystermouth Castle

Castle Road off Newton Road | Oystermouth, Swansea SA3 5TD, Wales
44-179-236-1302
Ranked #24 of 60 attractions in Swansea
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Castles
Most recent review
- 18 May 2012
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Swansea, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

A building site despite the grand 're-opening' last year. Was disappointed to have travelled down there to look around and found it was a 'hard hat' area with a beautiful view to the sea but no inside of the castle to be viewed for some considerable time yet. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Oystermouth is a pretty village with shops and resteraunts walk around the bay and see the lifeboat house, pier and castle. A lot of work has been done on the castle and they hold event in the grounds during the summer a nice place to come to for a day lots to see and do. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

able to walk around the castle and visit the dungeons. Young children love it and it is right in th eheart of Mumbles for a cake and drink after More

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wales
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48 reviews 48 reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

THE CASTLE IS OK but it does not take that long to walk around it. there isnt that much info on it, its a nice place to visit if your passing by but you couldnt spemd an afternoon there More

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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

The Castle looks imposing and is one of the best kept secrets Wales has. Did you know Wales is the most densely populated area in teh UK for Castles? More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Lovely relic of the past - not so sure about recent renovation epecially the entrance area - looks a bit out of place More

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Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Being refurbished, but the foreman let me take some supervised photos. Might be worth a visit when finished. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
58 reviews 58 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The grounds are lovely - green. Nice view of the sea. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

The castle and grounds have recently undergone a huge renovation programme. We went to see 'Twelth Night' last Summer. the setting was magical, and the atmosphere great. Well worth a visit More

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Llanelli, United Kingdom
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30 reviews 30 reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2012

If You Love History Or If You Want A Family/Couples Day Out Its A Lovely Place To Go In The Summer :~) xxx More

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